new to this please bare with me, i have completed 2 half marathons and i am due to do another 1 this year. i am running 6 miles a day for training but i am struggling with major blisters in the area from the ball of my foot to the heel i have used compeed plasters and had various pairs of trainers and socks i ran the last half marathon with 2 compeed plasters on each foot with a dressing covering that and boxing tape around my feet i was determined that i would do the race i am now training in asics gel gt-2120 trainers and i am still struggling help i am getting upset with myself now and i just think is it worth it i want to run but i cant carry on like this any advise greatfully received thanks
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First thoughts... how tight do you tie the laces?

... And what kind of socks do you wear?

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i have tied them nornally as far as i know not too tight when i took my trainers back they told me to use the loop lacing but this hasnt helped

thorlox and 1000 mile

Peds comment on socks may well be relevant. I'm currently nursing a blister caused by a fold in my socks. I shall be very careful in future to ensure that putting on the shoes is not a hurried operation.

Hmm... And 1000 mile socks are supposed to prevent blistering? I did try them for a while, but found them too uncomfortable. Maybe worth experimenting with different socks. Sorry can't be any more help.

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If it helps, I wear normal socks when running.

thanks for that i will try different socks its just difficult to train if blisters arnt healed as you well know if you have any other suggestions please let me know

thanks i will try anything im not about to give up yet i will try normal socks

What are we classing as "normal" for socks?

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The black ankle socks I wear to work, weddings, funerals, restuarants, hospital appointments etc and that the Mrs Scr8pe gets 2 for £3 at Sainbury's...... however, there is one activity I cant wear them for

My "normal" socks are ordinary Nike crew socks, either in black or white.

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I am a little late joining the conversation, but.... I would recommend More Mile socks (they are grey & white, and I think they are called Oslo, or London) they are available on the Start Fitness website, and are actually fairly cheap. They feel a little rough on your feet but I have never had a single blister whilst wearing them, and I have run a marathon, half maraton, and done the Hadrians Wall walk in them.

I would also persevere with the compeeds, I have always found them to be really good, are you putting them on correctly?

Long shot, but have you perhaps tried giving your feet a chance to recover? If you're getting blisters but continuing to run on them, the body's going to struggle to repair itself... Other than that I don't know, just make sure your shoes and socks fit you well and are comfortable - maybe try a bit of talc in your socks? (clutching at straws now!)

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